The wait is almost over. The brand-new live-action Street Fighter 2026 movie arrives in US theaters on October 16, 2026, more than three decades after Capcom’s arcade legend first reached the big screen. With a stacked cast led by Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, Noah Centineo and WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, this reboot is one of the most talked-about game adaptations of the year.
Here is everything you need to know before you buy your ticket: the release date, cast, plot, director and what fans can expect.
Street Fighter Movie Release Date
The film opens in US theaters on Friday, October 16, 2026. Some international markets, including France and the Philippines, get it a day or two earlier, with the world premiere listed for October 14. It is distributed by Paramount Pictures, the first release under the studio’s deal with Legendary Entertainment.
At the time of writing, there is no announced streaming date, so theaters are the only way to watch it for now.
Street Fighter 2026 Movie Plot
The story is set in 1993, the same year Street Fighter II was dominating arcades around the world. According to the official logline, estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are pulled back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament.
It promises a brutal clash of fists, fate and fury. Behind the tournament lies a deadly conspiracy that forces the former friends to face each other and the demons of their past.
Street Fighter Movie Cast and Characters
The ensemble mixes actors, wrestlers, musicians and a UFC champion. Here is who plays who:
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
- Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa’i) as Akuma
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
- Olivier Richters as Zangief
- Orville Peck as Vega
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
- Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
- Eric Andre as Don Sauvage
- Mel Jarnson as Cammy
UFC fighter Alexander Volkanovski and actors Rayna Vallandingham and Kyle Mooney are also part of the film.
Who Directed Street Fighter?
The movie is directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for the Netflix comedy Bad Trip and episodes of Twisted Metal. The screenplay is written by Dalan Musson. Capcom and Legendary Entertainment are behind the production, and Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama has spoken about consulting on the project to keep it true to the games.
Is This a Remake of the 1994 Street Fighter Movie?
No. This is a fresh adaptation, not a remake of the 1994 cult classic starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia. That film is still remembered for its campy style, and the new version aims to capture the look and spirit of the original arcade games, with sneak peeks showing characters styled close to their classic video game designs.
What to Expect at the Box Office
Street Fighter arrives in a busy October. Last weekend, the horror film Other Mommy opened at number one with about $27.5 million, and Clayface follows on October 23. Game adaptations have a loyal built-in audience, so all eyes will be on its opening weekend. We will track the numbers in our Box Office section as they come in.
Street Fighter Movie FAQs
When does the Street Fighter movie come out?
It releases in US theaters on October 16, 2026, with some countries getting it a day earlier.
Who plays Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li?
Andrew Koji plays Ryu, Noah Centineo plays Ken Masters and Callina Liang plays Chun-Li.
Who plays Blanka and Akuma?
Jason Momoa plays Blanka and WWE star Roman Reigns plays Akuma.
Where is the movie set?
The story takes place in 1993 and centers on the World Warrior Tournament.
Is the movie coming to streaming?
No streaming date has been announced yet. For now it is a theatrical release.
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